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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sides with the Germans as World War II was starting?
(a) The Syrians.
(b) The Arabs.
(c) The Jews.
(d) The Iraqis.

2. Why does the Arab well not have any water in it?
(a) It has been a very dry year.
(b) Ibrahim broke it.
(c) The well was filled with cement.
(d) Kabir sold the rights to water.

3. What do the Mufti do to cause Arabs to attack the Jewish Quarter?
(a) Nothing at all.
(b) Paid them to do it.
(c) Give a speech.
(d) Threatened them if they didn't do it.

4. Where do Ibrahim and his friends and family listen to the news on the radio as Germany begins taking over countries?
(a) At Gideon's.
(b) At Ibrahim's shop.
(c) At the library.
(d) At city hall.

5. In Chapter 5, why do sirens go off near the Jewish settlement?
(a) Because there is a storm.
(b) Because someone has broken in.
(c) Because the Arabs attack.
(d) Because someone has stolen something.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens a few days before the Arab Higher Committee forms?

2. Where does an Arab attack a woman in 1925 that causes everyone to worry about a revenge attack?

3. What did Ishmael's mother encourage him to do when he was staying with her?

4. How old is Ishmael when he makes a deal with his brother concerning parcels of land?

5. What business do Ibrahim and his brother Farouk own?

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